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How to apply to the First Professional Doctorate (DACM).

Apply by November 15th for a chance at the $5,000 Diversity Scholarship

In order to be eligible for consideration for the $5,000 Diversity Scholarship, applicants need to submit a complete application by November 15. For details on how to apply to the $5,000 Diversity Scholarship, please see bottom of the page. This $5,000 scholarship is in addition to other scholarships a student may be eligible for.

How to Apply

The College accepts applications for each semester and students are encouraged to apply as early as a year in advance for the desired semester. Applications are reviewed as soon as the Admissions Office has received all of the required application materials. Once materials are received and reviewed, students will be notified and an admissions interview will be scheduled. Applicants will be notified of their status within 2 weeks following the interview (phone or Skype interviews are available for out-of-state and international students).

This chart highlights the requirements, goals and the differences among all of our programs, including the first professional degrees (MSTCM, DACM), the transitional doctorate (DACMt) and the postgraduate doctorate (DAOM).

Deadlines

Semester

Application Deadline

Spring 2018 Semester

December 4, 2017

Summer 2018 Semester

April 1, 2018

Fall 2018 Semester

August 1, 2018

-A completed ACTCM Health Certificate will be required upon acceptance. Applications submitted after the application deadline will still be considered. Priority, however, is given to those individuals whose applications are received before the official deadline.

-Applications submitted after the application deadline will still be considered. Priority, however, is given to those individuals whose applications are received before the official deadline.

Entry Requirements

To enter the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) program, you must have completed the following requirements before applying:

A minimum of 90 semester- or 135 quarter-units from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education or a foreign equivalent.* Credits must be at the college level and be applicable toward a degree program such as an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. However, a GPA below 3.0 does not automatically disqualify an applicant and ACTCM will consider prospective students whose GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0. These individuals are required to submit a GPA Statement and are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their options.

Demonstrated competency in English, or a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based (PBT) TOEFL test for international students.

*Approval status for the foreign equivalency of each institution will be determined by the Admissions Committee.

Transcripts from institutions outside the US or Canada require a foreign credit evaluation through World Education Services (WES).

2 Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation should be from individuals who have been teachers, mentors, supervisors, or other professionals (other than relatives and friends) who can comment on your ability to succeed within the MSTCM/DACM program. Submit either the Letter of Recommendation Form or letters written by your recommenders.

GPA Statement (for those with a GPA under 3.0)

Applicants with cumulative GPAs less than 3.0 must submit an additional GPA Statement in order to be considered for admission. This statement should be a minimum of 250 words and discuss the following:

What are the reasons you struggled academically?

What you have done professionally and academically post-graduation that demonstrates that you are dedicated to TCM and capable of performing well in a rigorous academic environment?

$5,000 Diversity Scholarship for Spring 2018

CIIS is a university deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and advocating for social justice. The university, guided by these principles, is offering twenty $5,000 Diversity Scholarships for the academic year 2017-2018. In line with our institutional mission of embracing traditions that enhance social and political liberation, these scholarships are intended to support the recruitment of a diverse student body, particularly students historically underrepresented in higher education. Apply by November 15, 2017 for the spring 2018 semester by submitting the application below to admissions@ciis.edu. Start the Diversity Scholarship application now!